Seattle Maritime Festival 2008

Dan DeLong/Seattle Post-IntelligencerThe Olmsted (left) managed to pass the Parthia to win the Class C classic tug boat race on Elliott Bay at the Seattle Maritime Festival. The 565-horsepower Olmsted won with a time of 7 minutes and 44 seconds.

Dan DeLong/Seattle Post-IntelligencerThe tug America, owned by Foss Maritime Company, sprays water during the "parade to post" leading up to the tugboat races.

Dan DeLong/Seattle Post-IntelligencerThe Island Star (Island Tug & Barge) leads the field of 10 boats during the Class B Harbor Tug Race on Elliott Bay. Island Star won with a time of 6 minutes and 53 seconds.